‘Reverse the downward spiral’: Nikki Haley urges US to strengthen ties with India to counter China; warns of ‘strategic disaster’

[ad_1] File photo: Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley (Picture credit: ANI) Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has called on Washington to strengthen its partnership with India, warning that undermining decades of progress in relations would be a “strategic disaster.”In an opinion piece for Newsweek, Haley described India […]

Xi in Tibet: China’s president makes rare visit to Lhasa; urges political stability, religious harmony

[ad_1] Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa on Wednesday and made his rare and second visit as China’s leader, marking the 60th anniversary of Tibet’s establishment as an autonomous region. During his visit, Xi emphasised the importance of stability, stating, “To govern, stabilise and develop Tibet, the first thing is […]

‘Not off the table’: Marco Rubio leaves door open for Ukraine-Russia ceasefire; urges negotiations toward permanent peace

[ad_1] Secretary of State Marco Rubio (File Photo) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said that while the United States, Russia and Ukraine view a permanent peace deal as the best way to end the war, a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is “not off the table.”“It was agreed to by all that […]

‘Restore their melodious laughter’: US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin; Melania Trump urges protection of children, future generations | World News

[ad_1] US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin; Melania Trump urges protection of children, future generations First Lady Melania Trump wrote a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling on him to protect children and future generations by ending the war in Ukraine. The letter was hand-delivered to the Russian leader by US […]

‘Stopping the killing is key’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Russia to halt strikes; calls Moscow’s refusal to accept ceasefire ‘complicating situation’

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that Russia’s refusal to accept a ceasefire was complicating efforts to end Ukraine’s war, which has lasted over three years, and added that stopping the killing is a key element of stopping the war. “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not […]

‘Move out immediately’: Cuomo urges Mamdani to surrender rent-stabilised apartment; accuses of taking housing from needy despite being ‘very rich’

[ad_1] Former New York governer Andrew Cuomo (Image credits: AP) Former New York governer Andrew Cuomo on Friday renewed his attack on mayoral opponent Zohran Mamdani, criticising him for living in a rent-stabilised apartment despite being “very rich” and noting that the state is in “the middle of a historic affordability crisis.”Cuomo, who lost the […]

Middle East crisis: Friedrich Merz halts German military exports to Israel over Gaza issue; urges aid access

[ad_1] German chancellor Friedrich Merz (AP image) Germany chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday announced that German will suspend the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. This announcement came in response to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.Merz said it was becoming “increasingly difficult to understand” […]

‘Two strong economies’: Canada’s trade minister pledges to continue trade talks with US; urges dialogue despite Trump’s new tariffs

[ad_1] Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Sunday that his country is prepared to continue working toward a new trade agreement with the US, despite leaving Washington without a deal and facing increased tariffs from the Trump administration. “We’re prepared to stick around and do the work needed,” LeBlanc […]

‘Go to hell’: Trump slams Schumer as senate leaves 130+ nominees unconfirmed before August recess; urges GOP to hold line

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump, left, and senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (Image credits: AP) US President Trump launched a scathing attack on senate minority leader Chuck Schumer on Saturday, telling him to “GO TO HELL” after the Senate left Washington for its August recess without confirming over 130 of his executive branch nominees.A deal […]

‘Situation in Gaza utterly deplorable’: Swedish PM urges EU to suspend trade ties with Israel; calls for unrestricted humanitarian aid

[ad_1] Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (AP image) Sweden on Thursday urged the European Union to suspend its trade agreement with Israel, citing Israel’s actions during the ongoing war in Gaza.Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a post on X said, “The situation in Gaza is utterly deplorable, and Israel is not fulfilling its most […]